Background In southern part, pumpkin is called “naam-tao” which can grow at backyard and popular for cooking for main dish and dessert by simple stir-fry.  It is naturally sweet without seasoning but black pepper powder should be added for spicy taste.   Nutrition facts Pumpkin is one of the best-known sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene that fights against cancer and also a rich source of vitamin A. The antioxidants and vitamins within pumpkins can prevent damage to the eyes. Additionally the potassium has a positive effect on blood pressure.   Ingredients 300 grams pumpkin, cut into bite size 10 grams shallot, sliced 5grams Thai garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 chicken egg 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 2 tablespoons of sugar Water    

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  Pad Sataw Moo Goong is a southern fast food and favorite dish of people. Stir-fried prawns and pork with bitter bean in shrimp paste is easy to cook but has an excellent taste.   Nutrition facts Sataw (bitter bean) grows well in the South. They have a strong smell. 100 grams of bitter bean give energy to body 130 kcal., and provide 8 grams of protein, 15.5 grams of carbohydrate, 76 milligrams of calcium and 83 milligrams of phosphorus   Ingredients 300 grams sliced pork 300 grams prawns ½ cup bitter bean 2 tbsp. cooking oil 1 tbsp. shrimp paste 10 grams garlic cloves 40 grams shallots 2 tsp. fish sauce ½ salt 1 Chee fah chili, sliced    

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    Background This dish is actually quite elegant in its simplicity. The seasoned vermicelli glass noodles are the real star as well as it is very popular dish among Chinese because of its tiny shape and sticky. Chinese people frequently cook as soup and stir fried dish, but for Thai people, they prefer spicy taste. So glass vermicelli becomes tasty in spicy salad with pork, shrimp and crispy dried shrimp.   Nutrition facts Vermicelli glass noodles made from green bean that contains high carbohydrates and less proteins. This dish is not suitable for a person who is on diet but really good response to low blood sugar and ideal for people with diabetes. The combination of ingredients and seasonings like pork and shrimp contain protein, onion reduces cholesterol and sour taste regains oxygen to brain for refreshment. 1 portion served contains 120 kcal.   Ingredients 120 grams glass vermicelli 60 grams minced pork or shrimp, cooked 2 tablespoons of crispy dried shrimp 20 gramsshallot, thinly sliced 30grams Jew’s ear mushroom, sliced 2 tablespoons fried garlic 30 grams Chinese celery, cut into 1 inch size 60 grams tomato, sliced   Spicy salad ingredients 5-10 pieces of chopped red chilies 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoonssugar 2 tablespoonslime juice

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